About Us
Purpose of the Role
The Lead Nurture Practitioner will lead and deliver the school’s nurture provision, working closely with the DHT for Inclusion and SENCo to provide a cohesive, evidence-informed approach.
The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs to develop emotional regulation, resilience and readiness for learning, and monitoring the impact of provision (e.g. through the Boxall Profile).
Key Responsibilities
Leadership of Nurture Provision
- Lead the day-to-day running of the nurture provision, creating a safe, structured and consistent environment
- Plan and deliver a clear daily routine that supports emotional security and engagement
- Maintain high expectations through strong relational and therapeutic practice
Teaching and Targeted Intervention
- Plan and deliver high-quality nurture sessions for small groups and individuals
- Adapt provision to meet pupils’ developmental and emotional needs
- Deliver targeted SEMH interventions across the nurture offer (The Nest and The Grove)
Assessment and Monitoring
- Identify and assess pupils’ needs in collaboration with the SENCo
- Use appropriate tools (e.g. Boxall Profile) to set targets and track progress
- Maintain accurate records to demonstrate impact
Working with Others
- Liaise with class teachers to support reintegration and inclusion
- Work collaboratively and deploy Nurture Team LSAs to ensure consistency of approach
- Build positive relationships with parents and carers
Whole-School Contribution
- Promote nurturing and therapeutic approaches across the school
- Model effective strategies for co-regulation and behaviour support
- Support colleagues through shared practice and informal guidance
Additional Responsibilities
- Contribute to pupil support plans and review meetings
- Support parents/carers with pupil progress where appropriate
- Provide occasional cover supervision
- Support and guide other support staff as required
- Prepare and maintain resources for nurture provision
- Support pupils working outside the normal timetable
Job Details
Salary: £25,972.55
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Pattern: Term Time Only
Location: Chichester
Interviews: Friday 3rd July 2026
What You Need to Succeed
Do you believe that strong relationships and a nurturing approach can transform a child’s future?
Parklands Community Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and committed Lead Nurture Practitioner (HLTA) to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and making a lasting difference through relationships, nurture and therapeutic practice.
Working closely with the SENCo and DHT for Inclusion, the successful candidate will lead the school’s graduated nurture offer, including The Nest (our morning provision) and The Grove (our full-time provision).
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children with SEMH needs
- Has a strong understanding of behaviour as communication and recognises the importance of a therapeutic approach in supporting children to succeed
- Can lead and deliver high-quality nurture provision for small groups
- Is able to plan and deliver targeted interventions
- Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
- Is calm, resilient and reflective in their practice
- Works effectively as part of a team and contributes to a shared vision
- Is committed to the ethos and inclusive culture of Parklands
We can offer:
- A warm and welcoming school community
- A strong commitment to inclusion and nurturing practice
- A leadership team with a clear vision and commitment to staff development
- Ongoing professional development, including Nurture UK training
- The opportunity to play a key role in shaping our therapeutic approach
We strongly encourage visits from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office via email at [email protected] or call 01243 788630.
Further Information
Parklands C P School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 788630
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02501.
